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Podcast: The Happy Eating Podcast
Episode: Banned Food Additives in Europe: Why Does The U.S. Allow Them?
Description: Earlier this month, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into effect what’s colloquially called the “Skittles ban.” It’s a ban on a handful of food additives with known negative health effects (and banned in the European Union), yet are still pervasive in our food system. What are the banned additives and should they be banned across the country? Here’s what you need to know and check for on food labels.
References and Resources
Carolyn’s Interview in the Daily Mail article on the “Skittles ban”
NPR: California beco...